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1. The surrender by one state to another of an individual accused or convicted of an offense outside its own territory and within the territorial jurisdiction of the other

2. When an attorney works for client for no fee.

3. A court attendant whose duties are to keep order in the courtroom and to have custody of the jury

4. A crime of a graver nature than a misdemeanor. generally - an offense punishable by death or imprisonment in a penitentiary

5. Private office or room of a judge

6. An unlawful attempt - coupled with a present ability - to commit a violent injury on the person of another

7. Can be issued by a clerk of the court

8. Is an affimative defense

9. Persons -Houses - papers - and effects from unreasonable searches and seizure - NO WARRANTS EXCEPT UPON PROBABLE CAUSE

10. The practical application of the scientific study of fingerprint comparisons and the classification of prints

11. An instruction by the judge to the jury to return a specific verdict

12. That place where a person has his/her true and permanent home. a person may have several residences - but only one domicile

13. A deadly weapon; a long - heavy club usually carried by a law enforcement officer.

14. The introduction of rebutting evidence; the showing that the statements of witnesses as to what occurred are not true; the stage of trial at which such evidence may be introduced.

15. To hold on bail for trial

16. From 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise.

17. Miranda v. Arizona

18. Document filed by the plantiff with the clerk of the court that outlines the basis of the complaint - against the defendant.

19. Law in its regular course of administration through the courts of justice. the guarantee of due process requires that every person have the protection of a fair trial

20. Right to bear arms

21. Go thru only with caution

22. Portion of the highway - other than the shoulder.

23. The felonious taking of personal property in the possession of another from his/her person or immediate presence and against his/her will - accomplished by means of force or fear.

24. Anyone under 15 Y.O.A - Anyone under 18 Y.O.A unless they comply with driver education training - Anyone proven to be addicted to certain substances.

25. Roadway that is divided into at least 2 clearly marked lanes.